Healthy Relationships: Boundaries Activity

CROSSROADS is a secondary school discussion-based scenario resource for tutor time, PSHE, and RSE. Students are presented with a realistic situation and four possible responses. They commit to a choice before discussion begins - encouraging genuine thinking rather than following group opinion. There are no perfect answers. Every path carries a different social, emotional, or practical cost. The disagreement in the room is the learning.

Topics explored:
Constant contact and emotional access, appearance comments disguised as banter, password sharing as proof of trust, guilt and emotional manipulation, pressure framed as a small ask, leaving a controlling friendship.

What’s included:
6 fully developed scenarios, each with three slides - the situation, the choices, and a discussion grid with fallout questions and a final reflection prompt. All slides are fully editable - adapt scenarios, adjust language, or tailor for your group. Voting cards (A/B/C/D) for the reveal moment. Teacher Quick Reference with facilitation guidance, red flags, and discussion techniques.

Designed for:
KS4 / Tutor time / RSE / PSHE / Healthy relationships / Safeguarding discussions.

No prep required beyond reading the teacher guidance once.

Part of the CROSSROADS series - also available:
Transitions, ideal for 6 into 7 and for new year 7s
Group Chat: Screenshots, Silence & Fallout,
Peer Pressure: The Cost of Belonging,
Rumours & Reputation: It Follows Everyone.